Josephine Baker Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Josephine Baker (Ravena, New York), born in Troy, New York, who passed away on March 20, 2018. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parent Joseph Freemantle; and her siblings, Thelma Hanson and Gene Freemantle. She is survived by: her parent Ruth Freemantle; her children, William Balfoort, Robert Balfoort (Marie), Leonard Baker (Linda), Lance Zimmerman (Aimee Davis), Renee Fuhlbrigge (Kurt) and Rhonda Baker; her brother Jerry Freemantle (Maureen); her grandchildren, Josie, Eli, Joann, Lance, Kreig, Brandon, Cyndi, Mandy and Austin; and her great grandchildren, Carlie of MaKenzie, Maejoi and Nevaeh. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews.